Erase the Tempest?

Ink quills and vellum
     Sensitivities on rags
           The bard's monument







For Mr. Brian Stand's contest:
Poetry of the Noun
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Lokken Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 8:07 AM
I am so glad you're still writing. This is amazing. Hugs*
K. Avatar
January 27, 2010 at 7:43 PM
This is just clever, John :) The bard would be touched :) Congrats on your win :)
La France Avatar
January 27, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Enjoy the glory..
Esquire Avatar
January 26, 2010 at 5:17 AM
Dear John, Congratulations on YOUR Honorable Mention in Brian's "Noun Haiku" Contest Superb Pen Always...HG
Devonshire Avatar
January 26, 2010 at 4:27 AM
Brilliant wrting, John. Please be assured that we are all praying for your speedy recovery. You have been on my mind since I read the blog posted by your mother. You are one of my favorite "bards." Love and best wishes, Carolyn
George   Avatar
January 26, 2010 at 3:47 AM
Folklore and legends that have stood the test of time. Sensational Haiku of nouns, John. Congratulations on your win. I hope you will keep us up-dated on your own journey via blog here at the soup. Love, lainie
Haick Avatar
January 25, 2010 at 10:06 PM
Great job! Congratulations on your win in Brian's "Poetry of the Noun" Contest! Peace, Audrey
Dufresne Avatar
January 25, 2010 at 5:50 AM
Another great one by you , John. Wonderful. Congratulations! -Robert
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
January 25, 2010 at 2:37 AM
Congratulations John, on placing in Brian’s Poetry of the Noun Haiku contest with these creative words. Your creativity is outstanding. Smiles, Dane Ann
Foster Avatar
January 25, 2010 at 12:54 AM
Hi John, I see the writer at his old fashioned desk. good work...Margaret
Witt-King Avatar
January 24, 2010 at 3:21 PM
Really good John. Great image. Congratulations! Linda
Freeman Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 4:51 PM
Congratulations on your mention John. Sincerely, Moses
Freeman Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 4:51 PM
Congratulations on your mention John. Sincerely, Moses
Dietrich Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 1:55 PM
well, what the heck, Heck! I never even saw this one yet. It's really good. Congratulations!
Johnson Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Oh I like this and I see it won high honors. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Richards Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 11:15 AM
I was blown away by this amazing haiku, ....not the least surprised to see it among the winning poems! Congrats, John....so well deserved! ~ Carrie
Sweetheart Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Congrats John on your winning poem in Brian's Poetry of the Noun contest.. wonderful words to your entry and well deserved win.. great blogs from u also .. enjoy both ... luv.. Linda-Marie..
Strand Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 8:38 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest John.Rgds Brian.My latest contest 'A RONDEL' is now open
Haick Avatar
January 18, 2010 at 9:27 PM
Poised to speak his or her truth! Great entry for Brian's contest, John! Peace, Audrey
Brown Avatar
January 18, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Another winner I see for you here John. Always a pleasure to read your poetry. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
January 18, 2010 at 8:28 AM
Excellent entry....You are amazing!!! :)
Strand Avatar
January 18, 2010 at 8:02 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest John.Rgds Brian
Moreno Avatar
January 18, 2010 at 3:22 AM
You speak volumes with this one John, I hope all is well...Raul
Kelly Avatar
January 18, 2010 at 12:56 AM
Ye olde piece of excellent presentation and best of luck in the contest ....
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